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Aracataca, Colombia
Magdalena Department · Colombia
Aracataca is a mid-size city in Magdalena Department, Colombia with a population of 41,872. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Aracataca
Aracataca is a town and municipality located in the Department of Magdalena, in Colombia's Caribbean Region. Aracataca is a river town founded in 1885. The town stands beside a small river of the same name, the Aracataca river, that flows from the nearby Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range into the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, a lagoon of the Caribbean Sea. Aracataca is 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of the Department capital Santa Marta. The town is best known as the birthplace of Nobel literature laureate Gabriel García Márquez.
People
Climate
| Population | 41,872 |
| Population Density | 26,501 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.5918°, -74.1898° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Magdalena Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3 inches (1,202 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Aracataca
Aracataca is a mid-size city in Colombia (Magdalena Department) with a population of 41,872. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in Aracataca
Aracataca has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is Mar (30.1°C), the coldest is Nov (27.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 26,501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5918°N, 74.1898°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | OFF THE COAST NEAR SANTA MARTA | Unknown | 8.0 m | - | 47 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in |
Aracataca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.4").
Schools in Aracataca
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Espiritu Santo | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA URB N. 2 DE NIÑAS | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Elvira Vizcaíno de Todaro | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA TERCERA DE NIÑAS | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix Las Delicias | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Mix de Aracataca Gabriel Garcia Marq | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tercera Para Varones | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa John F Kennedy | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta San Martín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urb Mix El Pradito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Simon Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mix San Martín Bello Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Luis Carlos Galán | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Fossy Marcos María | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix San José | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix Cauca | - | - | - | - |
| institucion educativa Gabriel Garcia Marquez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mix La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Volante Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Arenosa Alta | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Río de Piera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mixta Piloto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mix La Polvorita | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Juan Bautista Daza | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista Maranatha | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Picardia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cent Pedag Personitas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Jesus de Nazareth | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Pentecostal de Capacitación Tecnica Inspecat | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCATIVO LK PEQUEÑOS REYES | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Jean Piaget | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Aracataca
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Aracataca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Gabriel García Márquez | ||||
| Casa Museo Gabriel García Márquez |
Farmers Markets in Aracataca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Nuevo |
Hotels in Aracataca
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Aracataca
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Aracataca
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aracataca
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aracataca
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Aracataca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Aracataca
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | Large Airport |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport | SMR | Medium Airport |
| Algarrobo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bethania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chivolo Airport | IVO | Small Airport |
| El Coraje Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundación Airport | FDA | Small Airport |
| Julia Carolina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Amalia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ceiba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cheka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Diva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Fe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Palestina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Vega Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ye Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mayorca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Martin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aracataca
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de correos 472 |
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What is the population of Aracataca?
Aracataca has a population of 41,872 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 26,501 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aracataca?
Aracataca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches.